WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2020
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My big yarn order came today and I happily continuing to knit my blanket for Project Linus. I am fussy about brand, weight, and color of yarn so it pleases me to have found a place where I can order exactly what I want.
Barbie in NW WA
Where are you ordering your yarn from? I'm quite particular myself. Typically Red Heart yarns. Currently I'm on a journey to use up a stockpile of donated yarn. Some of it is impossible to work with but I feel compelled to give it my best try. It's donated to our PL chapter and the ladies automatically pass it on to me.
Cheri Cheri, the company is called Herrschners. They have Red Heart yarn is many different weights and colors along with a lot of craft items. I ordered on August 5 and my yarn arrived on August 13 so not super speedy like Amazon but I wanted what I wanted. When I bring my blanket to the Project Linus shop, they always offer me the donated yarn, but I've learned to refuse it if it's not exactly what I want.
Yes, Herrschers! My daughter just got a Harry Potter puzzle from them.
I'm just getting to the point in life of owning a "I deserve this" attitude for myself. Meaning I don't need to take what's given or what's the most economical. Spending on myself and not others.
Thanks!
Cheri
whose having her refrigerator fixed after 4 days of living from a dorm sized fridge
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Motivation to lose weight:
I needed a hip replacement, and NHS will only put you on the list if you demonstrate that you can get down to a reasonable weight.
I started in late 2014, lost 45 lbs, had the op in September 2015, and just kept going. Have discarded 78 lbs so far. Weight, and BMI are in the normal range for my age and height.
I did a 12 week Bodytrax course at my local gym last year and the body analysis gave this 74 year old a body age of 63 at the beginning of the course. Since the middle of June I have increased my Muscle %age by 2.3%and reduced my Fat %age by over 3%.3 -
Our piece of furniture came in! Wrong color, but don’t want to deal with the return, it fits with my decor anyway kinda bummed but oh well..
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Our outdoor rug came too, it has a carrying case to roll it up and take it if we want, love the color
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Carol:
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PIP It all looks good and very inviting to me. That dresser has a nice contrast with the floor. Would that outdoor rug work as a yoga mat?2
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Yogurt getting him sun on at his new digs
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Happy Birthday to our Georgia peach still rocking it at 72
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PIP ~ It's a Yogi mat! 7
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Pip: I like your new piece of living room furniture. The colors are attractive and it fits the spot you’ve placed it beside the window. I also like the patio rug and chair. :flowerforyou:
RVRita: We have friends with an enormous fifth wheel that has a washer/dryer in it. Our RV is a twin of yours—no washer or dryer and no reasonable space for either one. Going to a laundromat is okay when the world is NOT having a pandemic. I bet you could find an old-fashioned aluminum tub. I don’t know if it would be hard to get an old fashioned wash board. We have done a light hand wash in the RV kitchen sink and spread a clothes line under our awning. Hanging wet undies above the bathtub is a possibility, too.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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Well, went to WalMart to hopefully return the scale, but I had to take it back to the store that I bought it at so went to the soup kitchen, then to the other WalMart since I had to buy gas (which I didn’t since the line was so long), then to Food Lion to get my shirt and was told I needed black shoes (I don’t own any except dress black shoes), back to WM to see if they have shoes (boy, I must have a popular size) – none, so went to Rack Room shoes – none unless I wanted to pay $70 for a pair of shoes that I really wasn’t crazy about, back to WM but all the shoes that would have fit me were a wide width and I can’t take a wide, so to Kohl’s to get shoes since I had a 20% off coupon. They wound up costing almost $50 but that’s a far cry from $70. Now here
I’m at FL tomorrow from 7-11, then Tues 7-11, Wed. 7-11:30, Thurs 7-1130 and next Sat. 7-11:30. Looks like I need to get used to exercise in the afternoon.
Pip – it’s no wonder you have so much energy to bike early in the morning! What color did you want for the dresser? Love the rug – matches the chair nicely
Michele NC
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dellafayefox wrote: »PIP It all looks good and very inviting to me. That dresser has a nice contrast with the floor. Would that outdoor rug work as a yoga mat?
I guess it could
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Happy Birthday Carol :flowerforyou:1
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Kate UK ❤️0
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Katla in NW Oregon. A picture of my clothes line.
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Rita: Your clothes line is great! I am so impressed that I showed it to DH. He was impressed, too.
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Well, went to WalMart to hopefully return the scale, but I had to take it back to the store that I bought it at so went to the soup kitchen, then to the other WalMart since I had to buy gas (which I didn’t since the line was so long), then to Food Lion to get my shirt and was told I needed black shoes (I don’t own any except dress black shoes), back to WM to see if they have shoes (boy, I must have a popular size) – none, so went to Rack Room shoes – none unless I wanted to pay $70 for a pair of shoes that I really wasn’t crazy about, back to WM but all the shoes that would have fit me were a wide width and I can’t take a wide, so to Kohl’s to get shoes since I had a 20% off coupon. They wound up costing almost $50 but that’s a far cry from $70. Now here
I’m at FL tomorrow from 7-11, then Tues 7-11, Wed. 7-11:30, Thurs 7-1130 and next Sat. 7-11:30. Looks like I need to get used to exercise in the afternoon.
Pip – it’s no wonder you have so much energy to bike early in the morning! What color did you want for the dresser? Love the rug – matches the chair nicely
Michele NC
More of a white wash. This is what I ordered
https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/mistana-jalynn-solid-wood-tv-stand-for-tvs-up-to-55-w001783737.html?refid=TEM_WF_1351&mmid=4563837510&csnid=9C2A6102-5866-414F-8514-D3AA1C32B03C&libra_c=&libra_d=&libra_g=&cltr=
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dellafayefox wrote: »Beth It is just insane all these conflicting mask rules. Cloth masks do hold moisture and germs, but that would hurt the wearer and no one else. Did they require latex gloves? That is way more important in a hospital than a mask.
Of course they didn't require gloves. I thought maybe because my mask was dark colored, but the woman behind me went in with a dark colored cloth mask! I've been wondering if they wanted to see my face. My rosacea has been acting up. Maybe I looked flushed?
Beth
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Carol ... Happy Birthday! I think you look great!
Pip ... the photo of Yogi on the patio rug is just how I remember our Zeke ... it's a great photo of your fur baby!
Spent the day trying to plan menus that lend themselves to mechanical softening. My son is definitely traumatized by the whole thing. He's afraid to eat unless everything is almost pureed. Sad as just a week ago his with me eating a regular diet. It will take time I suppose.
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then to Food Lion to get my shirt and was told I needed black shoes (I don’t own any except dress black shoes)
Michele NC
I nearly fell off my chair when I read that ... probably a good 75% of my footware is black. But it would be a great excuse to go out and get yet another pair of black shoes ... with good support etc. for standing.
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Stats for the day-
Zwift trainer- 45.12min, 16.1amph, 157mhr, 12.13mi= 638c
apple watch- didn't record right
Apple Watch only- 29.30min, 1.04mi= 111c
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Well this is ehat happens when you have a 20 something nephew and friends and my SIL is snockered. ..and everyone is loud..
My poor nephew got rear ended by a drunk driver.. he is ok he has a big truck the guy thst hit him...car totaled..Shane is fine thank goodness. His girlfriend is here and 2 friends of his. The friends are drunk.... i had ice water and tea to drink today..
I am going to try and go to sleep ,we shall see..4 -
PIP~ It's a Yogi mat!:) LOL Carol, I thought the exact same thing! Happy Birthday, btw!
Beth, oh my, words just aren't adequate. I'm so glad your son is okay and will be living with you, at least for the time being. I just can't even begin to understand how/why the paperwork got so messed up! Good grief, they can't even keep the paperwork straight! Yikes! Just caught up and read the final bit about him being nervous about eating "regular" food, sure can't blame him, but..... (shaking my head) so unnecessary if only people were paying attention to what they should be!!
Allie, speaking of paying attention! So glad your nephew is okay, hope you enjoy your weekend away.
Barbie, "opening day of zucchini season" LOLOLOL
Margaret, the photo of your son's garden/service was lovely. {{{HUGS}}}
Washing machines: I remember my mom's old wringer washer, and she had two tubs, galvanized steel, I guess, for rinsing. When she started working (dad was injured, workplace accident, so was being retrained and then trying to start his own small engine repair business), the one thing she really wanted was a dryer, as clothes were hung on the line no matter the weather. My bedroom was off the kitchen, so all winter I got to hear the clothes dripping onto the newspaper she's put below them. She had a wooden drying rack for inside. Ah, good times..... Eventually she got a washer too, I remember her being very careful with the wringer to make sure the pockets were facing the right way because if the closed end was at the back of the wringer, it could "explode"! Cannot imagine life without my washer and dryer!! I would like to have a clothes line, I do really like the smell of line dried stuff, but that's a no-no where we are now. It would be a pain anyway, the laundry room is on the 3rd floor, too many up and down trips for me! lol
I have been reading, and almost keeping up! As usual, I am so grateful to have all you wonderful ladies with your great stories to tell. You make me laugh, sometimes you make me cry, but my life is all the better for having you in it! On that note, I must head off to bed!
Hugs for those needing them, congrats to those celebrating and welcome to the newbies!
Evelyn, Vancouver Island
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Carol : Happy Birthday!!! :flowerforyou:
Barbie : I love opening day of Zucchini Season!!! So did DH and he laughed out loud. My sister in law will love seeing this. :laugh:
(((Allie)))
It has been a good day for picking blueberries. We had a lovely BBQ dinner on the deck, watched the river flow by, and saw the Osprey hunting. That bird huts and hunts. He and Mrs Osprey have a nest full of growing chicks. They to seem take turns hunting and babysitting.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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Good Saturday!
DH had his mom's truck pinstriped. It was delivered last night to us. Our pinstripe guy has been doing this for the family since the early 70's! I am not sure what we are going to do when he isn't around anymore. He is 84 years young.
I am thankful to have friends to spend time with, but we have been out to dinner monday, Tuesday, and Friday. I need to figure out better choices on menus. For lunch yesterday I had a chopped salad with black beans, tuna, tomato, and a little ranch. It was so fresh. Tasted great. And was pretty. Last night was Mexican. If I left the chips alone, it would be better. Eating at home is more work, but definitely faster.
I am not sure what this weekend will bring. I really need to get a bunch of paperwork done. DH said something about going to the KY farm tomorrow. Four hour round trip......I wonder if just he and his sister will go. .....that would be the cat's meow.
Have a blessed weekend!
❤
Kylia in Ohio3
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